Ensure disabling self approving merge requests by the author

By default, the author of a merge request cannot approve it.

Risk Level: medium
Platform: Gitlab
Spectral Rule ID: GL-HRD002

REMEDIATION

To change this setting:

SaaS:

  1. Go to your project and select Settings > General .
  2. Expand Merge request (MR) approvals.
  3. Clear the "Prevent approval by author" checkbox.
  4. Select Save changes.

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